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“A paradise with excellent and friendly service and incredible facilities.”

Reviewed August 11, 2014
for a stay in August 2014

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The location walking distance to the town if Menaggio and right on the lake was awe inspiring. Laura and her family were so helpful and friendly with all details. We had our six adult children, their spouses and a couple of grandbabies with us and the layout gave everyone adequate space and privacy. We had many great games, laughs, and discussions on the incredible deck overlooking the awesome view of the lake and mountains. If you can book the chef Johann and Anna it will be a culinary treat and a night to remember. Laura handled that and so any other details. Worth every penny.

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Management Response

Sep 3, 2014

Dear,

Thank you for your comment, we were very happy to know you and your friends and we all hope we will welcome you back soon on board the Villa Navalia.

Sincerely LauraVilla Navalia

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I can only highly recommend this Villa, Everything just ran perfectly, you will NOT find a better Villa in Menaggio. We stayed as part of a wedding party, The family that runs the place had no problem helping with whatever we needed. All amenities were clean and tidy, the only thing we found was a bit off was the spa, it would just not heat up properly, but that was the only thing. Shops are close, the ferry is close, and a great taxi driver called Mario, find him and you will not miss anything : )

If your're thinking about booking this place do it!!!

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Liked best:The whole package

Liked least:Leaving

Traveling group:Solo

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Sep 3, 2014

Dear,

Thank you for your comment, we were very happy to know you and your friends and we all hope we will welcome you back soon on board the Villa Navalia.

Sincerely LauraVilla Navalia

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My fiance and I stayed in the 3-bedroom penthouse with two other couples as part of our wedding trip in Italy, and couldn't have been happier with our choice! It looks exactly like the pictures online, is gleaming with sunshine and absolutely spotless. The three bedrooms are very equally sized and each have a modern bathroom and private balcony. The living and kitchen areas are very spacious and great to hang out. Each night after dinner, we opened up a few bottles of wine and the huge sliding glass doors, sat on the balcony and admired the gorgeous view. Our other friends at a nice hotel down the road were jealous!

Laura was fantastic in helping us arrange activities, rent a boat and give us directions wherever we needed. She make check-in and check-out very easy. She even showed us inside the 6-bedroom lower level unit and it's equally as beautiful. I hope to return someday and rent the whole thing!

The location is just north of the Menaggio center. It was a bit longer than we wanted to walk, so we drove each day, but we probably could have walked and/or used the bikes provided with the villa. There is a little cafe around the corner to get coffee in the morning, but also easy enough to stock food and drinks in the full kitchen. We didn't cook, but the place is fully stocked for it! Even has a washing machine.

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Liked best:the huge sliding glass windows and view over the lake

Liked least:nothing - it was perfect

Traveling group:Friends

Your age range25-34

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Sep 3, 2014

Dear,

Thank you for your comment, we were very happy to know you and your friends and we all hope we will welcome you back soon on board the Villa Navalia.

Sincerely LauraVilla Navalia

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Very nice location. Rented the upper part : 3 large and beautiful bedrooms and a large living room. Nice view over the lake. Kitchen had everything you needed. Even we had a few bicycles available for free. Location at the lake was OK, just a nice walk (about 15 min.) from Menaggio center. At the house a large place for the car The people were very nice and helpfull. A place certainly to remember.

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Liked best:Clean, large and good located property

Liked least:Wifi sometimes a bit slow

Traveling group:Friends

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Sep 3, 2014

Dear,

Thank you for your comment, we were very happy to know you and your friends and we all hope we will welcome you back soon on board the Villa Navalia.

Sincerely LauraVilla Navalia

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Villa over Easter. We booked the main villa which had 6 bedrooms (not the additional rooms upstairs). The quality of the rooms, kitchen, lounge rooms etc was all excellent. I really liked that all 6 bedrooms were equal quality meaning that no one had better rooms than others. It's also all on one level - which is good with kids too. Note, that there is one bathroom with a bath - the rest have showers only. The furnishings were modern and beat many other places I have stayed in Italy.

We had young kids and I was initially concerned about the balcony area - but it was fine. And there is a small playground right next to the villa which was very handy for keeping the kids busy.

Laura (villa owner) was excellent and went out of her way to help us with booking restaurants, organising a cooking lesson at the villa, takeaway pizza and organising a private chef. It's like having a concierge on call.

The balcony is spectacular and really shows off Lake Como. Perhaps one small improvement could be some heat lamps or something like that so you can appreciate the balcony and sit outdoors on cooler evenings.

Menaggio is a great spot. There's a supermarket that stocks everything you need, as well as gourmet delicatessens, fruit and veg shop, wine shop (erratic hours) and other bits and pieces. Again, it is family friendly as you can book restaurants on the town square and kids can run around the square while you relax and have lunch/dinner.

We would definitely go back. Thanks again Laura

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Liked best:The view, the modern furnishings and equipment

Liked least:Wifi could be better but this is really just a small point

Traveling group:Large Group

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Sep 3, 2014

Dear,

Thank you for your comment, we were very happy to know you and your friends and we all hope we will welcome you back soon on board the Villa Navalia.

Sincerely LauraVilla Navalia

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As mentioned in the other reviews, this Villa has everything. I have spent time in Italy and have stayed in many places and I have to say this Villa has all the amenities. It even has air conditioning which was nice to have since we were there in June and it was a bit warm. The Villa was very clean and organized. The terrace was incredible and we spent a lot of time drinking wine and taking in the gorgeous surroundings. The beds were comfortable and the bathrooms were not your small typical Italian bathrooms. We opted to not have a chef during our stay since many restaurants, cafe's, and shops are within walking distance. We definitely recommend this Villa to anyone who will be spending time on Lake Como and hope to make a return trip soon.

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Liked best:The whole experience was more than I expected

Traveling group:Friends

Your age range35-49

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Management Response

Sep 3, 2014

Dear,

Thank you for your comment, we were very happy to know you and your friends and we all hope we will welcome you back soon on board the Villa Navalia.

Sincerely LauraVilla Navalia

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I was fortunate enough to be able to stay at this gorgeous villa with my (now) husband and our parents and siblings in early September. We were getting married at Villa Balbianello in Lenno and had been looking for a while for suitable accommodation for the 10 of us which would be in easy walking distance of one of the towns on the lake given that we were not planning on hiring a car. We definitely picked the right place for our stay!

We were looked after throughout the whole booking process and during our stay by Louise and Laura who manage the rental of the property. They kept in touch all the way up to our arrival and during our stay to make sure that we were provided with any information we needed, making suggestions as to what we could do during our stay and answering all questions we had. To demonstrate how helpful they were, we were due to arrive on a Sunday and had asked whether the supermarkets in Menaggio would be open that day. They confirmed they would be closed but if we provided them with a list of what we needed, they would arrange to buy these items so that we had what we needed to see us through the initial day until the supermarkets re-opened. They also recommended a private chef to cater our wedding dinner back at the villa and we cannot thank them enough for this as the meal was one to remember! Both Louise and Laura also arranged to meet us at the villa upon arrival to introduce themselves and to talk us through everything we needed to know about the villa. Furthermore, they both took time out of their day to come and see us leaving for our wedding and to wish us well and Louise returned the night before we departed to see how the wedding had gone and to finalise the arrangements for our departure. They are both a credit to the villa and its owners. Rest assured, you will be well looked after if you stay there!

The villa itself is sensational! We only stayed on the marina floor (which sleeps 12) and, although I thought I knew what to expect from the photos I had previously seen, nothing prepared me for the view as I stepped into the living area. There is a huge floor to ceiling window ahead of you and all you can see is the stunning sight of the lake beyond the terrace. It was a real “wow” moment! The villa is modern and comfortable and spotlessly clean. The whole place has a light and airy feel to it and has a wonderful contemporary look. The kitchen is particularly well equipped with everything you could need. We all felt like celebrities staying in such a gorgeous place. There was more than enough room for everybody and the outdoor space is superb with two small, covered terraces which are, turn, attached to the main terrace. There are ample sun loungers and seating on the terrace and a fabulous hot tub too. The villa is right on the lake and the views are just unbelievable. We were fortunate that the weather was amazing during our stay and we spent every day out on the terrace.

As far as location is concerned, it is a pleasant 15 minute walk into Menaggio and you can catch the ferry from there to many other places on the lake. There is also a bus stop outside the villa too and the villa also has bicylces at your disposal (although we didn’t use them for fear of someone falling and having an accident just before the wedding!). There is a supermarket on the way into Menaggio which has everything you could need and Menaggio itself has lots of lovely little cafes, shops and restaurants.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Villa Navalia to anyone looking for suitable accommodation in the Menaggio area. It is the perfect base for those wanting to get out and explore other towns around the lake but who still want to take time to relax and enjoy the views and (hopefully) good weather in luxurious surroundings.

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Liked best:The stunning views from the terrace

Liked least:Nothing whatsoever!

Traveling group:Extended Family

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Management Response

Sep 3, 2014

Dear,

Thank you for your comment, we were very happy to know you and your friends and we all hope we will welcome you back soon on board the Villa Navalia.

Sincerely LauraVilla Navalia

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.